Thanks! So far this summer we have had only a few small fires close to here and that is unusual. We have been able to contain and control those quickly.
The temperatures at the peak elevations are usually about 20 degrees (F) cooler than in the valleys. They were in the 70’s (F) that day.

I like the contrast between the cirrus clouds and the rocks in the first, but the second has that river, picking up the blue from the sky. Both are gorgeous — how lucky you are to be able to enjoy such sights!

I remember my father saying many times that he could never leave these mountains. It’s easy to understand why. We were fortunate to live here and blessed with good health so that we could visit these places.

These photos were taken along the Clark Fork River valley, where the river elevation is about 2400 feet and the mountains on either side are about 7000 feet. that provides a chance for some great views.

As I opened this and cursored down, I gasped. If you hiked to this spot, it’s possible there wouldn’t be any breath left for this breath-taking view. But oh my goodness, what an incredible, heavenly view and a gorgeous day. I hope the fire lookouts remain fire-free, montucky.